Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how The Crypto Spectrum News collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website, thespectrumnews.org. We do not collect personal information through registrations, forms, or databases. This policy applies to all visitors and users of our site.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, certain information is automatically collected through standard web technologies. This includes:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Device type and operating system
- Referral source (e.g., search engine or social media)
- Standard server log data
No personally identifiable information (such as name, email, or phone number) is collected unless voluntarily provided by you in comments or contact forms — and even then, it is not stored in any database.
How We Use Information
The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:
- To analyze website traffic and improve user experience
- To understand which content is most valuable to our readers
- To ensure the website functions properly and securely
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or selling to third parties.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyze site usage.
Types of cookies we use include:
- Essential cookies: Necessary for site functionality
- Analytics cookies: Used by third-party services to measure traffic
- Advertising cookies: Used by ad networks to show relevant ads
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site features.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to support our website operations:
- Google Analytics: To track anonymous traffic patterns and improve content
- Google AdSense: To display relevant advertisements
- Cloudflare: To enhance security and performance
These services may collect data such as IP addresses and browsing behavior. They operate under their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review:
We do not share your personal data with advertisers or other third parties beyond what is necessary for these services to function.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard measures to protect your data, including secure servers, SSL encryption, and regular security reviews. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. While we take reasonable steps to safeguard your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected about them
- Request deletion of their personal information
- Opt out of the sale of their personal information
- Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights
If you are a California resident and wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 45 days.
Note: Since we do not sell personal data or maintain databases of user information, there is no personal data to delete or disclose beyond standard server logs and anonymized analytics.
Children's Privacy
The Crypto Spectrum News does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are under 13, please do not use our website. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately upon notification.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The most current version will always be posted on this page with the updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Caleb Wolf
12200 NE 124th St, Kirkland, WA 98034
Email: [email protected]
